12.5 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Manuscripts
Brochures
Floppy disks
Electronic records
Compact discs
Black-and-white transparencies
Color transparencies
Color photographs
Date:
1964-2014
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the research activities and professional files of National Zoological Park (NZP) research scientist and population manager,
Dr. Jonathon D. Ballou. Dr. Ballou's research for the NZP Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, and its predecessors, the Office of Zoological Research (circa
1973-1982), the Department of Zoological Research and Education (1984-1985), the Department of Zoological Research (1986-2000), and the Department of Conservation Biology
(2001-2003), primarily consisted of captive breeding techniques; population management and viability analysis; conservation genetics; and the formulation of reintroduction
plans for endangered species. Additional materials concern the development of database software for the management of animal pedigree data; the administration of research
activities; and involvement in professional activities.
Topics documented within this accession include the conservation of the golden lion tamarin, the black-footed ferret, the Florida panther, and the giant panda. Materials
include research data and analysis; lecture notes; clippings; brochures; studbooks; correspondence and memoranda; photographic slides and other images; meeting notes and agendas;
budget files; and other related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. Some materials predate Ballou's tenure.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-051, National Zoological Park. Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Animal Research Records
Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program (GLTCP), Evaluation, 1997-1998
Container:
Box 5 of 13
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-051, National Zoological Park. Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Animal Research Records
Golden Lion Tamarins (GLT) - Litter Analysis, 1994
Container:
Box 1 of 13
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-051, National Zoological Park. Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Animal Research Records
Golden Lion Tamarin Reintroduction to the Wild (Motion picture : 1984)
Creator::
National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Books
Brochures
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Compact discs
Date:
1941, 1980-1988, 1996-2003
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the research and activities of the Office of Public Affairs, especially those activities related to publications, educational
activities, publicity, and the production of the film, "Golden Lion Tamarin Reintroduction to the Wild." Materials include correspondence; planning documents, reports; publications
(including books, pamphlets, brochures, and newsletters); National Zoological Park (NZP) information packages; facility plans; and correspondence, scripts, recommendations,
and press releases pertaining to the film. Some materials are in electronic format.
